Developmental & Psychological Assessments for Young Children
Early identification and intervention is key to helping your child to meet their best potential.
Growing Minds Assessment Center evaluates children as young as 12 months of age.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism is everywhere, and 1 in 36 children are diagnosed. Reaching a diagnosis requires having a comprehensive assessment with a professional who has expertise in autism. This is because there are no medical exams, like blood tests, to diagnose autism. You may need an evaluation, if your child is showing:
Delays in development, especially language
Regression or loss of skills
Limited social interest
Avoids or has poor eye contact
Does not respond to name
No pointing or using gestures
Lines up toys and plays repetitively
Repeats words or phrases
Has obsessive interests
Flaps hands, rocks body, spins
Reacts unusually to sound, smell, look, taste, and feel
Developmental & Psychological
Comprehensive assessments are also provided if you have other concerns such as:
Learning, cognitive, and intellectual problems
Difficulties coping, fearfulness, worries, trouble separating, sadness
Tantrums and meltdowns
Poor attention
Aggressive behaviors
Trauma
High stress
Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations (ages 12 months to 5 years) are completed. If applicable, information from other providers that are involved in your child’s life such as his/her teacher, pediatrician, and therapists is gathered. Assessments are in-person with you and the psychologist to observe how your child plays and interacts. Top of the line and “gold” standard tools are used to answer your questions. You will receive same-day feedback and recommendations. A full report will be completed within 3 weeks of the assessment.